VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnamese companies are calling for a proper solution to crack down on contraband and fake products that are blocking their markets.

Ho Chi Minh's Soviet influences are explored in the next installment of Laura Lam's series.

The Environment Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is looking to crack down on the import of exotic or alien species to Vietnam.

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Security opened Vietnam's second computer-based, anti-money training centre.

The Ministry of Finance on November 12 requested petroleum retailers not to raise prices by using petrol stabilization fund.

Commercial banks have raced to raise their deposit and lending interest rates, causing difficulties to small- and medium-sized enterprises.

The presidents of the United States, China and Russia were due to meet with other Pacific Rim leaders for a summit in Japan that threatens to be overshadowed by regional tensions.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung has proposed initiatives to deal with global development issues, helping to build G20 institutions.

The 16th Asian Games opened in central Guangzhou on Friday in a blaze of pyrotechnics as China staged the biggest sporting gala since the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Vietnam has joined other nine Asian and seven European countries in an Asia-Europe university education cooperation programme.

Many companies are now distressed about high import prices on materials and a recent increase in the exchange rate.

G20 leaders vowed to avoid currency manipulation, but differences between China and the US prevented major progress in rebalancing the skewed global economy.

Scholars and experts are gathering to discuss recent developments in the East Sea and co-operation of all concerned parties for regional security and development.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung met with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong and ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan prior to the plenary session of the G20 Summit.

G20 leaders vowed to avoid tit-for-tat currency devaluations, but China's strong objections to any brakes on its export machine undermined a US push to redress skewed global trade.

Vietnam has emerged as one of the top destinations for travellers in the next two years from Thailand, Australia, Japan and Singapore, according to a survey.

A joint report from the WB and the UN suggested that better preparing for disasters is essential for governments.

Next Stop Is Vietnam explores the impact of the Vietnam War through the popular music it inspired.

To raise awareness and highlight the risk of HIV/AIDS in Vietnam, a beauty pageant, “Beauty Plus”, is being held for women suffering from the disease.